To me, arts, Being a Force in humanities and sciences are an essential part of any education, whether focused on business or on other disciplines. Many experts both in business and in academia, emphasize the importance of liberal arts for future success. Only well-informed, curious, and open-minded people can succeed in leadership roles — in business and in society. That is why Bentley University’s mission states it “changes the world” as it brings a transformative business education that is deliberately and strongly integrated with the arts, humanities and sciences.

The Jeanne and Dan Valente Center for Arts and Sciences exemplifies that. Over the years and with funds that include a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, our center developed a broad range of programming to support the arts, humanities, sciences and interdisciplinary fields of scientific inquiry. In collaboration with almost all academic departments, as well as Student Affairs, multiple student associations, and many other centers and offices on campus, the Valente Center offers a multitude of undergraduate research programs, seminars, events, screenings, exhibitions and other activities during the academic year. Every semester we invite many scholars and experts to campus. Some of our programming targets specific audiences and participants, such as students or faculty, but generally, we are glad extend a welcome to all our whole community and beyond.

Together with our campus partners and our Advisory Board, consisting of faculty, students and alumni, the Valente Center for Arts and Sciences will continue to improve what we are doing, while seeking to expand our programming, for instance in the fields of performing and visual arts.

Hans

Bio - Johannes (Hans) Eijmberts has worked with the Valente Center since he joined the Bentley faculty in 2013. Since then, he has shown a deep commitment to the center’s mission. He is dedicated to developing new opportunities for undergraduate research and student-centered programming and leadership development, in addition to expanding opportunities for all of the Bentley community to engage with the arts, humanities and sciences through educational, scholarly and cultural programs. Hans seeks to ensure that the Valente Center continues to play a pivotal role in foregrounding the arts, humanities and sciences in the overall intellectual and academic experience at Bentley University

Alyson arrived at Bentley in 2022 and joined the Valente Center in 2023, bringing experience in publishing, media, and entertainment.  With degrees in literature (BA, University of Vermont), business, (MBA, New York University), and education (MA, New York University) Alyson fervently supports arts and humanities programming alongside business education. She is especially committed to helping Bentley students discover the value of the arts, sciences, and humanities no matter what degree they pursue. 

Anton joined the Valente Center at Bentley University as the Undergraduate Research Manager in 2023. He is a junior pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems and Data Analytics. At Bentley, Anton is a program manager for the BSLCE, CIS Sandbox tutor, and an IT Ambassador for the Honors Council. Anton’s outside interests include ping-pong, biking and hiking!